https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fda-identifies-source-of-cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-lettuceContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fda-identifies-source-of-cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-lettucehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/fda-identifies-source-of-cyclospora-outbreak-linked-to-lettuce#u107400Tue, 06 Oct 2026 20:01:37 +0000The FDA has concluded its investigation into a multistate Cyclospora outbreak that sickened nearly 13,000 people in the U.S. The agency identified the source as a farm and processing facility in central Mexico tied to recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce. Samples from these sites tested positive for the parasite. While the FDA has issued final findings and a risk mitigation plan, the Mexican Health Ministry disputes the results, claiming the probe did not conclusively identify the contamination source.Why it mattersCyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic pa